Below are the key facts about this program at Boston College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Boston College among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #38 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 38 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 63 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 135 |
Here is each degree level granted in health professions at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 90 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
The health professions field at Boston College covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 240 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 34 |
| Public Health | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston College awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Boston College is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $102,658 a year. This is above $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Boston College, health professions students accumulate a median of $13,250 in student loans. This is below $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 4% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Boston College. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 90 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 4 |